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A MARBLE FRIEZE OF A MAN HOLDING A SKYPHOS, CA. 1ST-3RD CENTURY AD
A MARBLE FRIEZE OF A MAN HOLDING A SKYPHOS, CA. 1ST-3RD CENTURY AD
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A marble frieze depicting a man holding a skyphos in one hand and what appears to be a plant of some sort in the other. The man wears a highly decorated outfit with beautiful nature motifs. The piece is carved into a large marble slab that was once part of a greater structure.

Ancient Rome

H: 22 1/8 in., (56.2 cm.)

Condition
Very good with only minor wear due to age.
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A MARBLE FRIEZE OF A MAN HOLDING A SKYPHOS, CA. 1ST-3RD CENTURY AD

Estimate $30,000 - $40,000
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$20,000

Starting Price $20,000
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